World number one Scottie Scheffler is the favourite on golf betting sites, with local hero Rory McIlroy next on the market. McIlroy is aiming to follow in the footsteps of his good friend Shane Lowry, who was the champion golfer in 2019 - the last time Portrush hosted the tournament.

Nine players as well as officials from the R&A will take part in formal press conferences ahead of the Open Championship at Royal Portrush.

Open Championship heads to Royal Portrush - We focus on some of the stars who are likely to be contending for the Claret Jug.

​​Golf-related tourists spend between three and four times more than regular ones. That is just one of the arresting statistics from Tourism NI, which has given a breakdown of some of the numbers behind the upcoming Open contest in Portrush.

The Open Championship takes place July 17-20 at Royal Portrush in Portrush, Northern Ireland. Here’s a look at the current players in the field and how they qualified based on the R&A’s order of exemption criteria (several players would have qualified via multiple categories; a = amateur).

Aldrich Potgieter and Brian Campbell are among six players added to the British Open field at Royal Portrush next week

Portrush All weather Lifeboat was requested to launch by Belfast Coastguard tonight to reports of a person in the water at Dunseverick. The Lifeboat under Coxswain Johnny Weston launched at 6.50 and arrived on scene at 7.10pm. Weather conditions tonight were perfect with good visibility and a smooth sea.

The strikes will take place on Friday and Saturday next week, with the TSSA union warning of ‘a complete stoppage’ of rail services.